That means Orlando Scandrick will remain the slot corner in the sub-packages even after receiving a five-year, $27 million extension last week.

“We like the starting corners we have,” Garrett said in Irving. “We like Orlando's role.”

With Newman (groin) and Jenkins (stinger) sidelined, Scandrick has been a starter throughout the preseason.

Most starters won't play in Thursday's preseason finale at Miami, but Garrett said he'd like to see Jenkins in the lineup.

“He's been practicing fairly well without having any contact here the last few days,” Garrett said.

Owner Jerry Jones said last week he expects Jenkins to return before Newman, but that he hoped both would be ready for the opener at the Jets on Sept. 11.

ROSTER MOVES: Dallas placed two rookies, linebacker Bruce Carter (knee) and kicker Kai Forbath (quad), on the reserve non-football injury list, meaning they can't play for the first six weeks of the season and will not count against the 53-man roster.

The Cowboys have 80 players on the roster after signing kicker Dave Rayner.